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Defending Faith from Fear

Ludwig Graf von Brühl June 6, 2023

During COVID, Western nations did the unthinkable by banning religious gatherings and services. Many states deemed ‘inessential’ what all believers consider most essential: the act of gathering together to worship God.

Blasphemy Laws and ‘Hate Speech’: Free Speech at a Crossroads

Sofia Hörder April 26, 2023

The roots of oppressive censorship are one and the same. Europe’s ‘hate speech’ laws are a secular equivalent to blasphemy laws—both hinder people from living and speaking freely.

Let Us Pray

Martina Divković April 5, 2023

The right to freedom of religion and belief, enshrined in international law, includes the right to manifest one’s belief both in private and public. It is not for politicians or the government to dictate what words we direct toward God or to interpret religious scripture.

It’s Time To Speak Up for Free Speech

Sofia Hörder March 30, 2023

Let’s take Finnish MP Räsänen’s words to heart: “Now it is time to speak. Because the more we are silent, the narrower the space for freedom of speech and religion grows.”

Inside a Modern-Day Heresy Trial

Paul Coleman January 24, 2023

It was exactly one year ago, on a cold, dark winter evening in January 2022, when Paul Coleman arrived in Helsinki for the modern-day heresy trial of Finnish MP Dr. Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola.

Is Religious Freedom the Top Target for the Coming Year?

Robert Clarke January 3, 2023

Failing to defend the right to speak freely helps to foster a culture in which people must self-censor, leading to a society that is radically changed for the worse.

The Day a Woman Was Arrested for Silently Praying

Sebastian Morello December 25, 2022

A free country is not one in which one can do whatever one wills. That is anarchy and chaos. A free country is one in which the liberties of its members are sufficiently protected that they can do what is good.

Freedom To Offer Help in Jeopardy in the UK

Paul Coleman November 30, 2022

The law would make it illegal to tell a woman seeking an abortion that help, if she needs it—baby supplies, housing, or a network of support—is available to her.

Religious Freedom Violations in Turkey Should Prompt the EU To Reflect on Its Own Commitment to Human Rights

Georgia du Plessis November 7, 2022

As we consider the future of Turkey’s relationship to the EU, this is perhaps a good moment for Europe to reflect on its own commitment to human rights. Religious minorities need the EU to stand strong in its commitments to democracy, equality, and freedom for everyone.

The Politicization of the Police

Paul Coleman October 15, 2022

When someone faces criminal charges for voicing their beliefs, everyone—whether they agree or not—should pay attention. The reality is that if the government can threaten and punish Caroline or Päivi for their convictions, they can punish anyone.

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Defending Faith from Fear

Blasphemy Laws and ‘Hate Speech’: Free Speech at a Crossroads

Let Us Pray

It’s Time To Speak Up for Free Speech

Inside a Modern-Day Heresy Trial

Is Religious Freedom the Top Target for the Coming Year?

The Day a Woman Was Arrested for Silently Praying

Freedom To Offer Help in Jeopardy in the UK

Religious Freedom Violations in Turkey Should Prompt the EU To Reflect on Its Own Commitment to Human Rights

The Politicization of the Police

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Summer 2024, Issue 31

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